Discover fun-filled days on the Delaware River at Seaport Summer Camp! Seaport Summer Camp features seven themed weeks. Seaport Summer Camp is perfect for children ages 7 – 13. Camp is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. After care is available for an additional fee. Weeks can be purchased individually or in multiple weeks. Visit www.phillyseaport.org/camp for full camp descriptions.

Aug

3

Maritime Adventure Camp

Location:

Independence Seaport Museum

When:

Contact:

215-413-8621

Aug

3

Maritime Adventure Camp

Location:

Independence Seaport Museum

When:

Contact:

215-413-8621

Experience action-filled days on the Delaware River at Maritime Adventure Camp. This 2-week summer program introduces campers to leadership, ecology, rowing, scuba diving, ecology, woodworking, hiking, robotics and more! Maritime Adventure Camp is suitable for children ages 13 – 16. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and includes overnight stays. Visit www.phillyseaport.org/camp for more information.

The Seaport is having a pajama party. Bring your wee lads and lasses for an evening filled with pirate fun. This is evening is perfect for children three to six years. You and your child will experience make and take activities, sing-a-long time, and fun games throughout the museum. Plus, you’ll have access to the exhibits inside the museum and enjoy a snack. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas. Visit www.phillyseaport.org/familyovernight for more information.

Explore areas of the ships normally off-limits to the
public. See the Olympia's triple expansion steam engines, boiler room,
and working ash hoist, and the Becuna's conning tower, plus take a peek
through the sub's periscope.

Must be 12 or older
and able to climb steepstairs. Tickets include museum admission. Members are
free.

$15 Adult, $10 Children/College/Seniors, Children 2 and under are FREE

Join the Independence Seaport Museum for Coast Day events and festivities on Penn’s Landing and inside the Seaport Museum. Festivities include:

Philadelphia Ship Model Society Regatta

TEACH FLEET

One of the largest maritime collections in the country

Historic Ships Cruiser Olympia & Submarine Becuna

Philadelphia Model Ship Society Regatta

The Philadelphia Model Ship Society Regatta will take place in the basin and the judged show will happen on the Landing. Museum guests will see various scale model ships including warships, steamships, sailing ships and submarines running around a course that represent islands. The models that will be competing will range in size from 1 – 6 feet in length. They are incredibly detailed and a great activity to watch with the kids.

TEACH FLEET

TEACH FLEET, with 120 ships, is the world’s largest Lego ship collection. It was built to cover the entire range of modern self-propelled vessels from tugboats to aircraft carriers to super tankers. The ships are between 6 feet to 1-1/2 feet long (the average length is 3 feet).

The TEACH FLEET was entirely scratch built by Wilbert McKinley (a former ship designer for major naval architecture firms and shipyards) from Lego style building blocks without the aid of kits, directions, drawing plans or pictures. Several hundred thousand building blocks were hand selected from various used and recycled sources then cleaned and sorted by color and type prior to construction.

The ships were built to help bridge the digital divide by encouraging students that are traditionally underrepresented in math and science related occupations to consider careers related to math and science. Each ship is named in honor of a female, African American, Hispanic American, or Asian American who made a contribution to science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). The biography of each ship’s namesake celebrates not only their STEM contributions, but also their individual triumph over the obstacles that were historically imposed on many Americans because of their gender or race.

The ships were designed and built to demonstrate how technology interacts with the land, sea, and air in both positive and negative ways; and how poor uses of technology can create problems, but good uses of technology can provide solutions.

The ships provide a catalyst for discussion to create environmental literacy, environmental stewardship, and the further discussion and study of the Geosciences, as well as interest in educational and careers opportunities related to the Geosciences.

Independence Seaport Museum will host Walnut2Walnut, a ambitious combination of two fun events taking place simultaneously on land and water on Saturday, September 19. Participants can register for a 15 mile, two-river regatta in non-motorized boats or a challenging, “Amazing Race”-style scavenger hunt throughout Philadelphia.

All events will begin at Walnut Street on the Schuylkill River (Schuylkill Banks) and end on Walnut Street at the Delaware River (Seaport Museum). The participants will unite at the Seaport Museum’s Workshop on the Water in the afternoon for a post-event barbecue and celebration. Funds raised by Walnut2Walnut will benefit the Seaport Museum’s education programs, including the SAILOR program which teaches kids math and science while building a boat.

Registration fees for the event are based on the number of people and if boats need to be rented. There is a limited number of early bird discounts, available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, registration and FAQs, go to www.phillyseaport.org/Walnut2Walnut.

Explore areas of the ships normally off-limits to the
public. See the Olympia's triple expansion steam engines, boiler room,
and working ash hoist, and the Becuna's conning tower, plus take a peek
through the sub's periscope.

Must be 12 or older
and able to climb steepstairs. Tickets include museum admission. Members are
free.

Oct

3

Philadelphia Cup Regatta

Location:

Independence Seaport Museum

When:

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Oct

3

Philadelphia Cup Regatta

Location:

Independence Seaport Museum

When:

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

On Saturday, October 3 Independence Seaport Museumwill host the 2015 Philadelphia Cup Regatta. More than a dozen clubs and over 100 boats are expected to compete in this day-long event.

The races will kick off at 10:00 am and take place roughly between the Betsy Ross and the Walt Whitman Bridge. Visitors to the Seaport Museum are invited to watch the races from the 2nd floor balcony of the Museum.

An awards ceremony and reception for skippers and crew will be held at 5:00 pm at the Seaport Museum.

Explore areas of the ships normally off-limits to the
public. See the Olympia's triple expansion steam engines, boiler room,
and working ash hoist, and the Becuna's conning tower, plus take a peek
through the sub's periscope.

Must be 12 or older
and able to climb steepstairs. Tickets include museum admission. Members are
free.

Nov

11

Veteran's Day

Location:

Independence Seaport Museum

When:

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission:

Veterans and active duty military free admission to the Museum and Historic Ships from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Method to Contact:

(215) 413-8655

Nov

11

Veteran's Day

Location:

Independence Seaport Museum

When:

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission:

Veterans and active duty military free admission to the Museum and Historic Ships from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Method to Contact:

(215) 413-8655

The Museum will also offer all Veterans and active duty military free admission to the Museum and Historic Ships from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ring in the new year with Independence Seaport Museum's annual family fun celebration. The Family New Year's Eve Fireworks includes a prime viewing of fireworks erupting over the Delaware River. Festive hats, noisemakers and sparkling cider to "toast" the coming New Year will be provided.

Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Seaport Museum will stay open late so visitors can enjoy the holiday party.The Family New Year's Eve Party is included with regular Museum admission. Everything is while supplies last.